My flawless Prius has been in the shop for over 5 weeks now. It went in for a couple SSCs and a few minor fixes, all covered under warranty. They've run into tons of computer & electrical problems. Fortunately, I was out of town for most of it but it looks like I'll be getting a rental, now. Fun stuff, huh?

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WHAT!!! This doesn't make a lick of sense.

Florida or Texas?

Bob Wilson

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Florida. David Maus Toyota in Sanford.

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They are providing the rental?

What kind? If it were only one of the other hybrids.

Bob Wilson

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I'm trying to work it out now with them. They weren't sure they could give me one since I'm under 21 but my own insurance covers rentals. I don't see why they'd give me anything more than the cheapest they can find.

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I know how you feel. I had a vehicle of mine in the shop for that long once to repair a radio. I was losing $35 bucks a day in useage (It was a leased vehicle) and they refused to give me a rental. I hope you get yours back soon. Tell the mechanic to stop drinking coke while working over the fuse box.

I was just told an hour ago that my FEH will need to stay overnight at the service department. I dropped it off at 7 AM sharp this morning and the earliest they think it'll be ready is noon tomorrow.

The KICKER?

I only brought it in to get my radio antenna replaced (antenna broke off at the threads as I attempted to remove it) and to get to little rubber pieces replaced. Couldn't get simpler a service ticket, and yet... 2 days. GRRRRR... and, no, it has nothing to do with the fact it's a hybrid. I asked. They're just awful at prioritizing and apparently not paying for enough service techs.

- Shannon (Geeky, Wild Texan)

Don't get a Kia Rio!

/long story.

Well, finally got my car back. They gave me a FORD TAURUS in the meanwhile! I spent three hours getting it, took it home, and didn't look at it until I went back to the dealership.

At least I have my car.

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Hi Jason,
Any possibility of getting a listing of the parts and procedures done on your car? It would be especially interesting to understand what was "the long pole."

Thanks,
Bob Wilson

Operation Iraqi Oil Freedom:

Automatic, stock, project car.

My other 1500 cc car:

Automatic, stock, backup car.
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